Handwarmer with deer, cranes, and pine trees
Place of OriginChina
Date1644-1911
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsEnamel on metal
DimensionsH. 5 in x W. 5 1/2 in x D. 4 1/2 in; H. 12.7 cm x W. 13.9 cm x D. 11.4 cm (overall w/handle)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object number1999.34.a-.c
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThe creatures and birds here form several pictorial rebuses implying prosperity, happiness, and longevity.
Subject
- dragon
- phoenix
- bat
- crane
- deer
- flower
1800-1850
1750-1800
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1800-1911